Maxine Elizabeth Metcalf, 81, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away the morning of July 9, 2011 at the United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley.
She was born on December 5, 1929 in Chelan, Washington, the daughter of Alfred A. & Sadie May (Timmine) Knowles.
Maxine was raised and attended school in Chelan, and after completing her education made her home in several locations until settling in Sedro-Woolley in 1958 where she tended bar at the Wixon Club in her younger years, then she became a homemaker.
On January 25, 1967 she was united in marriage to Leland Metcalf and together they made their home in Sedro-Woolley until his death in 2008.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, garage sales, cross word puzzles, and in the winter putting puzzles together. Children were her joy and she was a mother to many!
Maxine is survived by her son, Edward Lee Metcalf and a niece, Sadie Knowles, both of Sedro-Woolley. Three brothers and sisters-in-laws, Willard & Marilyn Metcalf of Hamilton, Stanley & Elsie Metcalf of Birdsview and Theodore & Mary Metcalf of Longview.
Besides her husband, Leland, she was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Edward Knowles, and a nephew, Edward Lyle Knowles Jr.
A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Lyman Cemetery with Pastor Bruce Martin of the Concrete Assembly of God Church officiating. A potluck fellowship will follow the services at the Lyman Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
i’m so sorry about maxine, she was my best friend. wish i had known of her passing.
auntie I will miss you I find it comforting that you are with uncle and I know by now you and grandma are having say hi to mom thanks for a place to go to the creek even if we got our butt beat love you maria
Maxine, you were a great person and I thank you and Leland for taking me in when I needed someplace to go. I remember planting and pulling your irises, swimming in the creek, running from the bull to check the eggs, granola, and your love. I loved your laugh and your caring. I will miss you and truly wish that I could have came up more often. Thank you.